The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 29,700

€ 18,600

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 180 d is 13.1 cm longer, 2.9 cm narrower and 4.8 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1440
1796
1992
1488
1825
2021
1796 mm
Width
1825 mm
1992 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1440 mm
Height
1488 mm
2729
4419
2524
4288
4419 mm
Length
4288 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1314 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg

Weight Difference:
131 kg
9.07 %

General
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
W177
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code
*CYV*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
260 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
12.68 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
71 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
60 mpg
city
43 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
668 mi
Range
645 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
668 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
82.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
118 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
490 kg
Maximum Payload
446 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L